Field Consultant (Central NJ)

At Kumon, we don't just help students achieve academic success—we empower them to reach their full potential. As a Field Consultant, you'll be a key player in supporting franchisees to excel, ensuring centers maintain high standards of instruction, and expanding Kumon's presence in your region. If you are passionate about education, enjoy working in a dynamic environment, and want to make a meaningful impact, this role is for you!

What We Offer

• Inspiring Mission: Join a company that's dedicated to empowering children and creating brighter futures.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Outstanding health benefits, a desirable retirement savings plan, and 21 paid holidays annually.
• Professional Growth: Receive professional development funds each year to support your growth and leadership in the education sector.
• Flexibility: Work in a role that allows for travel and interaction with multiple locations, giving you a dynamic and diverse work experience.

About the Role

• Drive Success for Franchisees: Provide guidance to Kumon Franchisee Instructors, ensuring their centers meet and exceed performance standards.
• Build Relationships: Regularly visit franchise centers to evaluate operational, instructional, and brand standards while offering strategic advice on improving profitability.
• Promote Growth: Develop your assigned market areas by supporting existing centers and facilitating the opening of new ones.
• Deliver Expert Support: Assist franchisees with training, parent communication, and operational strategies that improve center performance.
• Analyze and Act: Assess market conditions, evaluate local competition, and develop strategies to keep franchisees competitive and aligned with Kumon's brand values.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee 20-30 Kumon locations within your assigned region.
• Travel to centers 3-5x per week.
• Perform frequent evaluations and follow-up visits to ensure centers meet company goals.
• Provide sound operational and financial advice to improve center profitability.
• Assist franchisees with the opening of new centers, ensuring smooth and timely launches.
• Develop strategies to enhance franchisee competitiveness in local markets, monitor performance, and implement best practices.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree required.
• Experience: 2-4 years of experience in multi-unit service management or a similar role.
• Excellent communication, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to travel extensively within the Central NJ area to support multiple centers.
• Proven ability to motivate people, instill accountability, and drive results.

Schedule

• The candidate will be expected to visit/be on site for meetings usually within after-school hours from 3:30-7:30PM, 3-4 days per week within the designated area, and visit the identified franchise locations.

Location

While this role is remote, you must be able to travel regularly to multiple locations across Central New Jersey, including sites in Hunterdon, Somerset, Middlesex, and Monmouth counties.